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Matthew Cushing 1589–1660

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew Cushing in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born BEF 2 Mar 1589 · Hardingham, Norfolk, England
Died 30 Sep 1660 · Hingham, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Father Peter Cushing
Mother SUSAN HAWES (1563–1641)
Spouse Nazareth Pitcher
Children Daniel Cushing, Deborah Cushing, Jeremiah Cushing, John Cushing, Matthew Cushing
Siblings Barbara Cushing, Bridget Cushing, Catharine Cushing, Peter Cushing, Theopolis Cushing, Thomas Cushing, William Cushing

Researchers connected through Matthew Cushing 1589–1660

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Biography

Matthew Cushing was born in 1589 in Hardingham, Norfolk, England, the child of peter cushing and susan hawes. Matthew Cushing married nazareth pitcher, and had children including daniel cushing, deborah cushing, jeremiah cushing, john cushing, matthew cushing. Matthew Cushing passed away in 1660 in Hingham, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony.

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Life Timeline

1589
Birth of Matthew Cushing in Hardingham, Norfolk, England
Birth
1660
Death of Matthew Cushing in Hingham, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Matthew Cushing

This ancestor line traces from Hardingham, Norfolk, England (1431) to Hardingham, Norfolk, England (1589) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Matthew Cushing (1589–1660) was born in Hardingham, Norfolk, England and died in Hingham, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Matthew Cushing's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Matthew Cushing PTP
1589–1660
Hardingham, Norfolk, England
Parents
Unknown
SUSAN HAWES PTP
1563–1641
Hardingham,,Norfolk,England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Matthew Cushing's Descendants

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MC
Matthew Cushing PTP 1589–1660
  1. 1. Daniel Cushing PTP 1648–1716